An effort to redevelop a dormant Jersey Shore theme park that closed nearly one year ago saw a sudden resurgence of interest last week when the Ocean City council, for a second time, considered a resolution that designated the property as an area in need of rehabilitation.

Approving the resolution would have given its owner a second chance to demolish Wonderland Pier, on the Ocean City boardwalk near Sixth Street, and replace the partially shuttered amusement park, known for its sky-high ferris wheel, with a multi-story hotel.

However, the owner Eustice Mita now plans to sell the property for about $25 million after the city council in August first voted against the resolution , 6-1. The businessman has received two offers, including one from the Norcross family , he said.

The res

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